Grandma’s Sewing Kit – Interior Trimming & Upholstery Techniques

Description: This presentation is a beginner-friendly guide for shop owners and techs interested in incorporating sewing into their business or workflow, particularly for fabricating panels, repairing seats, and upholstery. It covers the benefits of sewing, including adding new services, fixing mistakes from aftermarket covers, and enhancing the overall quality of custom work. The session outlines essential tools, such as an industrial sewing machine and marking tools, and offers resources and gives advice for learning the new trade. Emphasizing a gradual learning approach, the presentation also highlights key sewing techniques, patterning tips, and common stitches to help participants confidently expand their craft and improve their one-of-a-kind builds.

Top Take-a ways: Gain the skills to incorporate sewing into your workflow, improving custom panel, pillars, seats and everything upholstery. Participants will learn essential techniques, tools, and tips to start their paths to sew even better than their grandmothers, creating a new revenue stream and boosting craftsmanship.

Who should attend: Technicians interested in learning sewing techniques to enhance their installations, as well as business owners seeking to expand their revenue streams.